PM Modi on Tuesday said India must become a global leader in artificial intelligence, stressing that the country should move beyond being just a consumer of technology to creating advanced AI solutions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India must become a global leader in artificial intelligence, stressing that the country should move beyond being a consumer of technology to becoming a creator of cutting-edge AI solutions.
His remarks came amid the ongoing high-stake India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, the first global AI gathering of this scale hosted in the Global South.
In an interview with news agency ANI, PM Modi outlined his vision for India to rank among the world’s top three AI powers, driven by “innovation, sovereignty and inclusivity.”
“Our journey towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat has been guided by a simple principle—India must not just consume technology, but create it,” Modi told ANI, adding that Indian-developed AI models should be deployed globally.
He noted that India’s talent and entrepreneurial energy can build AI solutions tailored to local needs. Startups, research institutions, and the broader tech ecosystem can use AI to boost manufacturing, improve governance, and create employment.
Modi said the country’s youth can develop AI applications designed for Indian realities, supporting farmers, MSMEs, women entrepreneurs, and grassroots innovators. The summit reflects India’s philosophy of “Sarvajan Hitay, Sarvajan Sukhaye” (welfare for all, happiness for all), bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and industry to discuss inclusive growth and development.
On practical applications, Modi highlighted AI-driven initiatives in agriculture and allied sectors. He cited Amul, which uses AI to provide real-time guidance in Gujarati to over 36 lakh women dairy farmers on cattle health and productivity. He also mentioned the Bharat Vistaar initiative, which integrates AI into crop advisory, soil analysis, and weather intelligence to support localised decision-making by farmers.
Modi also warned of potential bias and limitations in AI systems. He noted that AI tools trained primarily on English or urban data may fail to serve rural users and regional language speakers effectively. Addressing such challenges, he said, requires global cooperation and sustained dialogue—a key focus of the ongoing summit.
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